Michelle DeStefano CCH

I was born and raised in Washington DC.  I come from a racially mixed family which allows me the pleasure of enjoying diversity.  I have  travelled, lived and studied abroad. Now I enjoy my hypnosis and coaching practice and taking walks with my dog.

I have been helping people heal and manage stress since 1999, first as an acupuncturist having retired in 2022 and since 2012 have included hypnosis into the acupuncture practice.

What inspired me to become a hypnotist was my desire as an acupuncturist to get to the root of the problem.  And in that search I discovered that my acupuncture clients were suffering from stress which causes, or exacerbates, illness and pain. The best way to resolve stress is to include hypnosis, so I studied, practiced and added hypnosis to my acupuncture tool box. 

I first received my hypnosis certification through the National Guild of Hypnotists, (NGH, 2012) and I continued with my education on a consistent basis.  I am also certified through the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in California. 

Covid helped me develop my virtual practice as a necessity to meet the needs of my clients.  Currently I work with clients all over the United States right over the phone.  The sessions that I focus on are for enhancing well-being while healing stress, and these sessions are just as successful over the phone as in person.

Working with people and watching them transform is my passion.  I am so happy to have this occupation!